Shoppers in Bridport have expressed sadness about the continuing number of businesses closing in the town

A woman who has suffered multiple miscarriages on her journey to becoming a mother has completed another epic challenge two weeks after running a marathon in Bridport

TEMPORARY traffic lights are to be installed along part of the A35 near Bridport as work on a new roundabout begins

Plans for a shop in Bridport are one step closer as a licence to sell alcohol has been granted for the premises

Ex-pupils and staff are invited to a reunion for a Dorset school which closed 46 years ago

A man from South Perrot who wanted to take up new challenges in retirement has just walked over 500 miles of the south west coast for a charity close to his heart

MAN has tragically died in Burton Bradstock after being discovered unresponsive this morning

FUNDING of £6.2million towards the cost of protecting The Cobb (at Lyme Regis) has been welcomed.

James Stuart Baker, of the Bridport area, was a DJ under the name REKAB who worked at the Beach and Barnicott Café and Bar on South Street and was a talented producer with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He sadly died there on Augu...

A FIRE on a west Dorset beach has prompted a warning from the fire service

A Dorset reader argues that poor driver indicator use is behind too many avoidable crashes – and warns drivers may soon face fines and higher insurance costs.

A beach in west Dorset has been labelled a ‘no-go’ for swimming after ongoing concerns of its poor water quality and sewage leaks

A man who’s wanted to set himself an ultimate challenge for a milestone birthday will be running the London Marathon this weekend

FAITH worshippers are continuing to hold peace vigils in Bridport as war continues to plague the Middle East.

Are you aware of the giant 400-year-old sharks that can be found in our waters?

A quick 5-minute garden check could save you from major repair costs later - and avoid a stressful boundary dispute

Basking shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles.

A woman has appeared in court following a drink driving incident in Bridport

A WOMAN has been injured after being hit by a car in Bridport

TARGETED police patrols have been cracking down on crime and anti-social hotspots in Bridport and West Bay.

Bright yellow fields are lighting up Dorset as oilseed rape bursts into bloom. Here’s why farmers grow it.

Bridport’s film festival curated this year by Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall has returned this week

From medieval noise-making processions to biscuit-hurling championships, the county offers an array of unique events for locals and visitors alike.

A WEST Dorset canoe club is encouraging residents and visitors to the area to get on the water as it continues its mission to make paddle sports accessible to all.

Lyme Regis Bowls Club opened its 2026 season with the Mayor, unveiling new facilities funded by council grants. Rinks now available for public hire.

Free live music and country fair at Allington Hill, Bridport, from 1 May. Enjoy local bands, 40+ stalls, dog show, food, bar, and family activities.

Gareth Roscoe qualifies as a full RNLI crew member at Lyme Regis after 15 months’ training, passing rigorous tests on the Atlantic 85 lifeboat.

Poco Pizza donates £1,180 to Lyme Regis RNLI for its 200th anniversary, supporting local lifeboat volunteers. RNLI events planned throughout 2026.

Bridport Tangent Club donates £1,000 to Dorset County Hospital Emergency & Critical Care Appeal, supporting local NHS improvements due in 2027.

The Lyrid meteor shower is set to be visible in UK skies tonight (Wednesday, April 22) as it reaches its peak.

Ryanair has warned it could cancel all flights to Malta due to delays caused by the EU's new entry/exit system (EES).

A person is in hospital following a crash in the early hours of this morning in Bridport

An iconic landmark in Lyme Regis could receive a multimillion-pound grant to help secure its future

Firefighters across the county are now on high alert after an amber alert for wildfires was issued.

SPRING celebrations are set to once again take place in Bridport town centre this May.

The UK has agreed to ban smoking for anyone born after 2008, as a landmark bill is cleared.

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits planning a trip to Mexico

In a recent clip, the self-described “bin-fluencer” offered advice on the one item you should never put in the bin due to the danger attached.

Power of attorney costs can be cut to £46 or even £0. Here’s who qualifies under the latest support rules.

Jet2 has issued an update on its upcoming flights as fears of travel disruption grow amid ongoing jet fuel disruptions - see what the airline said.

Part of the Cobb wall has been reopened to the public as essential maintenance work has been taking place

Essential maintenance work in West Bay is starting from tomorrow with a number of restrictions coming into force

A daredevil breast cancer survivor from Broadwindsor is preparing to climb onto the wing of a plane thousands of feet in the air - all to raise money for a charity that helped her through one of the toughest chapters of her life

ENQUIRIES are continuing into a fight which broke out over Easter Weekend in bridport involving hammers and broken bottles.

A man has been arrested following a reported assault in Bridport, police confirmed.

Millions of eligible older people and those with a weakened immune system can now get potentially life-saving protection from COVID-19 with NHS spring vaccinations starting this week.

Budget airline TUI has isued an update over flights booked from May amid concerns over jet fuel shortages as a result of the Iran war.

A person suffering from a medical issue at sea has been rescued this morning

A number of high value vehicles have been recovered by police after a spate of burglaries in west Dorset

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